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The Wind in the Willows
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LENGTH5 hrs and 18 mins
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RELEASE DATE06-06-05
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Program TypeAudiobook
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(P) Commuter's Library
What the Critics Say
"Cosham sounds as if he is reading his favorite work of fiction, and his affection is contagious. Keep this nearby, it's the prescription for happiness." (AudioFile)
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"Family favorite"
Mole, Rat, Toad and friends are real personalities in Ralph Cosham's brilliant narration. All the joy and humor packed into this terrific story come through. Listening to Wind in the Willows with Christmas tree lights on and hot chocolate in hand has become a Christmas tradition for our family. Even our teens carve out 4 or 5 evenings during the season to settle in and enjoy.
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"Recording Brings Out the Loveliness of the Writing"
Would you consider the audio edition of The Wind in the Willows to be better than the print version?I tried reading the print version aloud, but it was this audio version that really did it justice and helped me see the poetry of the book. I loved listening while I did chores--it was entertaining, yet soothing.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Wind in the Willows?Rat and Mole going out all night to look for the little lost otter.
What about Ralph Cosham’s performance did you like?His performance, most especially his accents and voices, was outstanding.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?Not necessarily. I enjoyed stringing it out and being able to listen to it in segments when I wanted to.
Any additional comments?Thank you, Mr. Cosham, for this contribution.
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CHESTER LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, United States 03-18-12 Member Since 2007Chet Yarbrough, an audio book addict, exercises two cocker spaniels twice a day with an Ipod in his pocket and earbuds in his ears. Hope these few reviews seduce the public into a similar obsession but walk safely and be aware of the unaware.
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"A Teaching Moment"
???Wind in the Willows??? charms its audience with animal characters that live near a river, probably the Thames, in London, England. Rat is the brains; Badger is the brawn; Mole is the anti-hero, and Toad is the fool; the fool that learns an important life lesson. ???You are a Toad??? is not what one wants to be called; Kenneth Grahame???s 1908 anthropomorphized animal tale tells why.
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"Kid-Level Story, College-Level Language"
I am 40 years old and college-educated; I never read this book as a child or teen. I loved the writing of this book: beautiful, descriptive language, just really fantastic, classic prose. But the story was still basically a children's story. If I were to read this to my 7-year-old son, who has an excellent vocabulary for his age, I would still be stopping frequently to explain the meaning of words. As as adult, I thoroughly loved the language, but appreciated the story more out of nostalgic whimsy.
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"Great for the adult reader"
Back to school and taking a Children's Literature course. This was a great way to keep up on the readings and enjoy the story, as though listening with children's ears! Well told and the voice changes were consistent. Listened during my hour commute. Should have started doing this sooner.
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